June 11-15, 2019

Lomax Arena
1508 1/2 Lomax Rd
La Porte, TX 77571

4:30 - 9:00 pm (except Friday ends at 8:00 pm)

Grab your sunglass, sunscreen and beach towel for an island adventure. Cub Scouts and their families will learn new skills and make new friends. Twilight camp is a council camp organized by districts and conducted by volunteers from the local area for Cub Scouts entering 1st through 5th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. Twilight camp is a week of fun with awesome programs and activities such as BB guns, archery, sports, STEM, games and crafts, rank advancements, Scout skills, fun and more.

Many volunteers are needed to make camp a success, so please consider volunteering. Adult volunteers can also register their non-Scouting children ages 3-5 (potty trained). Scouts in troops, crews and ships can also volunteer. An adult/guardian must register with a Tiger (1st grader).

Program

In addition to shooting BB guns and archery, and playing sports, Scouts will be working towards achieving parts of the following adventures (advancements).

Tigers (going into 1st grade)

Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries

Good Knights

Floats and Boats

Stories in Shapes

Tiger Theater

Family Stories

Tiger Tag

Wolves (going into 2nd grade)

Air of the Wolf

Code of the Wolf

Finding Your Way

Motor Away

Cubs Who Care

Paws of Skill

Bears (going into 3rd grade)

Baloo the Builder

Make It Move

Super Science

A World of Sound

Beat of the Drum

Roaring Laughter

Webelos (going into 4th grade)

First Responder

Art Explosion

Build It

Movie making

Build My Own Hero

Arrow Of Light (going into 5th grade)

Outdoorsman

Aware and Care

Adventures in Science, Engineering

Sportsman

Day camp advancements supplement the exciting program offered at the council's resident camp held in July. Resident camp is a three-night campout at Bovay Scout Ranch in Navasota, TX, for Cub Scouts entering the first through fifth grade the following school year.

Registration

The registration fees are $75 and includes a t-shirt, patch, program supplies, and water bottle. Tot-lot (ages 3-5) is $25 and sibling girls in 1st through 5th grade is $35. Youth volunteers 13 and under are $15 and over 14 are $10. Full-time volunteers (those that attend from 3:45 to camp closing daily) are free and part-time and job-share volunteers are $10. A registered parent/guardian must be onsite at all times when tot-lots, siblings and Tigers are at camp.

Adult volunteers must complete both Steps 1 and 2. Scouts only need to complete Step 1.

Late registration begins 5/16/18. A late fee of $20 will apply; patches, and craft supplies are not guaranteed.

Registration closes for youth and adults on 6/3/18.

In order to complete the registration, have carpool contacts (must have at least one) before beginning the registration process. It is very important to complete the entire process (through payment). All incomplete registrations are deleted every evening at midnight.

Volunteers: Many of volunteers are needed to make camp a success, so please consider volunteering. AAdult volunteers can also register their non-Scouting children ages 3-5 (potty trained). Scouts (under the age of 14) in troops, crews and ships can register as volunteers for the service patrol, and youth ages 14-17 can volunteer as junior staff. A registered parent/guardian must be onsite at all times when tot-lots and Tigers are at camp. Each pack must have a minimum of one adult registered for every three youth registered.

Youth registration requirements:

Complete online registration (Step 1)

Submit a BSA Health and Medical Record (Parts A & B: All Scouting Events) to the pack coordinator or representative for your pack. They will turn-in all forms to the twilight camp committee no later than June 3, 2018.

Submit a copy of medical insurance card, front and back (if insured) to the pack representative no later than June 3, 2018.

Adults registration (ages 18+) requirements:

Complete online registration (Steps 1 and 2)

Submit a BSA Health and Medical Record (Parts A & B: All Scouting Events) to the pack coordinator or representative for your pack. They will turn-in all forms to the twilight camp committee. They will turn-in all forms to the twilight camp committee no later than June 3, 2018.

Submit a copy of medical insurance card, front and back (if insured). They will turn-in all forms to the twilight camp committee no later than June 3, 2018.

Submit proof of Classroom Facilitated YPT or the new YPT online (taken after 3/13/18). This is a mandatory requirement by the state. Certification last 2-years and must not expire prior to the last day of camp.

Attend Day Camp Orientation Training. This is mandatory every year by the state.

Completed forms must be received by the camp registration cutoff date of June 3, 2018.

What to Bring to Camp

camp t-shirt (get this from your pack representative)

very hydrated Scout (have them drink lots of water all day and a full water bottle on the way to camp)

sack dinner and snacks (nonperishable in a resealable plastic bag with name and camp den number) with no peanut butter or nuts. See details below.

non-carbonated drink for meal (water, sports drink, juice box)

water bottle

bandana, optional

closed-toed shoes with socks

hat and/or sunglasses

rain poncho

sunscreen (applied by parent before camp)

insect repellant (applied by parent before camp)

Five-gallon bucket with a lid to use as a chair (Scout must carry the bucket). Available at places like Home Depot, Lowes or Academy.

medications that need to be taken at camp must be in the original containers and turned into the health and safety chair. Scouts can carry their Inhaler or Epipen; however, the health and safety chair and camp staff must be notified.

Mark all items marked with name

Do Not Bring

No aerosols of any kind in camp

No carbonated drinks; they dehydrate the body.

No eggs

No mayonnaise

No tuna or chicken salad

No excessive sweets

No perfume

No eating during sessions – if there is a medical issue, please alert the camp director.

No trading cards

No pets

No electronics – Nintendo DS, IPod, MP3, cell phones, radios, etc.

Food with peanut butter or any type of nuts

NOTE: Proteins in peanuts are similar in structure to those in tree nuts. For this reason, people who are allergic to peanuts can also be allergic to tree nuts, such as almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pistachios, pecans, and cashews. Please do not send these nuts or their derivatives to Twilight Camp. IE Peanut Butter, Almond Butter etc.

Meal Requirements

Everyone attending camp will be required to bring a meal. Juice boxes or sports drinks work best. Please do not send carbonated drinks. Use resealable plastic gallon sized bags with the Scout's name written on it. Ice water will be available at meals and every activity area.

Proteins in peanuts are similar in structure to those in tree nuts. For this reason, people who are allergic to peanuts can also be allergic to tree nuts, such as almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pistachios, pecans, and cashews. Please do not send these nuts or their derivatives to camp (e.g., peanut butter, almond butter).

Trading Post

The trading post is stocked with camp refreshments. We will have refreshments for sale during dinner, free time, and before and after camp. Bring some money to take advantage of this! The amount each Scout actually spends will depend on their personal needs and whether their interests require special purchases. Items typically include candy, and crackers, flavored water and new for 2018, lunchable type food for dinner.

Advancements

There are several opportunities for Scouts to earn advancement at camp. A list of advancements covered will be sent home the last day of camp. The list needs to be given to the Scout's den leader.

Lost and Found

Lost and found will be located at registration. Leftover items are donated to charity after camp. Please label all items taken to camp.

Drop-off and Pick-up

Carpooling is strongly recommended.

Medication

All medications (with the exception of inhalers, emergency epinephrine kits, and diabetes kits) must be checked-in to the health and safety director in the first aid area by the parents of the child requiring the medications. Each medication must be in the original prescription container with only enough medication for the week, clearly labeled with the Scout’s name, dosage, and specific time(s) medication should be taken. A medication form will need to be filled out. Other than using an inhaler, Epi-pens or diabetes kits, no child should be taking any medication except while in the first aid area. Please inform the Scout's leader and the health and safety officer of any medications that need to be taken at camp. See the health and safety director at camp if there are any questions.

Photographs

Notice! Please be advised that promotional videotaping/photography may be in progress at any time at an event. Your entrance constitutes your agreement that the council and district has the right to reproduce your likeness in videography/photography for promotion (e.g., publications, internet, newspaper).

Volunteer Information

Day camp is run by volunteers. Each pack is required to provide a minimum of one register adult for every three youth registered. If the pack does not meet this ratio, then the pack will not be able to attend camp. Please consider volunteering.

Volunteer Options

Full-Time Volunteer - will be at camp every day from 3:45 pm to closing

Job Share Volunteer - two adults split the camp and both adults will ensure coverage for every day from opening to closing. This counts as one volunteer in the required adult to Scout ratio.

Part-Time Volunteer - an adult who volunteers for part of the camp. Part-time volunteers do not count in the required adult to Scout ratio.

Key Staff – Volunteer who has been specifically asked by the camp director to serve as a key staff.

Scouting Safely

The BSA's Commitment to Safety is ongoing and we want you to know that the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. The Boy Scouts of America puts the utmost importance on the safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The Sam Houston Area Council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth as well as the adult volunteer leadership that interacts with them.

Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do, to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in a Scout activity, the BSA National Health and Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the BSA National Council have developed the "Sweet Sixteen" of BSA safety procedures for physical activity. These 16 points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities.

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